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Compare Merritt Island to Sarasota
This post compares Merritt Island, Florida to Sarasota, Florida across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Merritt Island (CDP) | Sarasota (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,380 | 55,103 |
| Income (median) | $46,025 | $35,434 |
| Home Value (median) | $219,500 | $215,100 |
| White | 89% | 81% |
| Black | 4% | 13% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 23% | 17% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 47 |
| Rentals | 25% | 44% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Merritt Island or Sarasota?
A: Merritt Island has a smaller population count than Sarasota: 36380 compared with 55103 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Merritt Island or in Sarasota?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Merritt Island.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Merritt Island or Sarasota?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Merritt Island.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Sarasota does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 25% for Merritt Island versus 44% for Sarasota.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Merritt Island may include: Palm-Harbor, Ormond-Beach, and Vero-Beach-South.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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